Temporary withdrawal of Coningbeg Lightfloat

08 - 2003

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on Monday 26th May 2003, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, the Coningbeg Automatic Lightfloat (A5832) will be withdrawn from station for maintenance purposes for a period of approximately five days. During this period the Lightfloat will be replaced by a high focal plane buoy, having the following characteristics:-

Buoy Type

South Cardinal Mark

Shape

Pillar Buoy

Colour

Yellow over Black

Top mark

Two cones points downwards

Light

Q(6) + L.Fl. 15s

Light Range

9 nautical miles

Fog Signal

Wave Activated Whistle

Racon

Morse M

The geographical position of the Coningbeg Automatic Lightfloat is:-

Latitude

52° 02.39' N

Longitude

06° 39.45' W

Radio Navigational Warnings and notices will be issued during the course of the withdrawal and return to station of the lightfloat.